AIRIS PRAXIS N1212, User Manual

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Page 3: ...rs 1 15 Keyboard Features 1 16 Function Quick Keys 1 16 Windows Keys 1 17 Embedded Numeric Keypad 1 17 Touch Pad 1 18 Graphic Subsystem 1 19 Adjusting the Display Brightness 1 19 Extending the Life of the TFT Display Panel 1 19 Opening and Closing the Display Panel 1 20 DVB T Digital Video Broadcast TV Optional Device 1 21 22 23 Audio Subsystem 1 24 Adjusting the Volume in Windows 1 24 Voice Recor...

Page 4: ...ery Pack 3 4 5 Charging the Battery and Charging Time 3 5 Checking the Battery Level 3 6 Prolonging the Battery s Life and Usage Cycles 3 6 Using Windows Power Options 3 7 Windows Power Schemes 3 7 8 Suspend Modes 3 9 10 Power Button Action 3 11 Low Battery Warning 3 12 Power Manual Quick Access 3 13 4 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 4 2 3 4 5 Upgrading the System Memory 4 6 ...

Page 5: ...yboard and Mouse Problems 5 9 CMOS Battery Problems 5 10 Memory Problems 5 11 Network Adapter Ethernet Problems 5 12 Performance Problems 5 13 Firewire IEEE1394 and USB2 0 Problems 5 14 APPENDIX A Product Specification APPENDIX B Agency Regulatory Notices ...

Page 6: ...s O S and symbols are used For instance Start Settings Control Panel Display means clicking the Start icon first then the Settings then the Control Panel then the Display icon When you need to make a selection with the touch pad or mouse you will be asked to select or click or double click right click the item Note Text in this format and symbol means specific instructions commentary sidelights or...

Page 7: ...ter Do not subject the computer to adverse shock and vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Do not place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer Do not place the computer on rocky surfaces Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to any devices other than your computer Do not let water get into the adapter Do not block the...

Page 8: ... the computer observe these steps 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs Computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged Liquid has been spilled into the product The computer does not operate ...

Page 9: ...the BIOS Chapter 3 Battery Power Power Management In this chapter you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use them to achieve longer battery life Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer In this chapter you will learn how to upgrade the system memory the hard disk drive and to install the optional wireless mini card and the optional DVB T Module Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting In this c...

Page 10: ... chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1 1 C H A P T E R O N E GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This chapter introduces the features and components of the computer ...

Page 11: ... Accelerator The new graphic engine provides enhanced multimedia MMX support and better performance than its previous generation Wide Screen LCD Display The computer is equipped with a wide screen 12 1 inch TFT high resolution display panel for the best cinematic viewing experience Digital TV Receiver Optional DVB T module The optional DVB T Digital Video Broadcast Terrestrial module allows you to...

Page 12: ... capacities as the need arises Built in Multiple Card Reader There is built in 4 in 1 card reader to access many of the portable media formats SD Card MS Card MMC Card and MS Pro Card Gigabit Ethernet Port The system provides built in 10 100 1000Mbps Ethernet network adapter for high bandwidth network connection Firewire IEEE1394 1394a and USB2 0 ports In addition to a full array of built in I O p...

Page 13: ... View 1 LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed 2 LED Status Indicator The LED Status indicators reveal the status of the system power state battery charging state Instant On Suspend state and the WLAN switch enabling and disabling See the LED ...

Page 14: ...rd disk drive or external storage without having to boot to Windows Press the key again to turn off the notebook Please go to Instant On Multimedia Player Application section in this chapter for more information When the system is in Windows pressing the key enables the system to lower its power usage therefore the fan speed is reduced to achieve lowest operating noise When Silent Mode is enabled ...

Page 15: ...the basics 1 6 Press the power suspend button again to return from the suspend mode See Chapter 3 for more details on system suspend function When the system is in Suspend Mode the LED status indicator shows blinking green light ...

Page 16: ...Off Switch Use the Switch to disable or enable the Wireless function When Wireless LAN function is enabled the LED status indicator shows steady blue light 2 Built in Stereo Speakers The built in speakers output the sound in stereo 3 Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat Do not block this airway completely ...

Page 17: ... Button and Manual Eject Key Hole If your computer comes with the Combo drive DVD Dual or Super Multi drive you may save data onto a CD R CD RW or DVD RW disc Press the eject button to eject the disk tray The manual eject keyhole allows you to manually eject a jammed disk 2 External VGA Port The VGA video output port is for connecting the external LCD monitor or projector ...

Page 18: ...ore information Please see Chapter 4 if you are installing the DVB T module by yourself 5 Kensington Lock Key Hole A Kensington type security lock latches to this keyhole for anti theft purpose 6 USB2 0 Port x3 The Universal Serial Bus USB2 0 compliant port allows you to connect a wide variety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps This port conforms to the latest USB2 0 plug and ...

Page 19: ...external speakers Alternatively you may connect the S PDIF output to an external DTS AC3 or PCM sound processor decoder in your home stereo system 11 Microphone Audio Line in Jack The microphone Audio Line in jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect a microphone or an external audio input source such as a CD Player 12 Ethernet LAN Port The port connects to a network hub via the RJ 45 cable and al...

Page 20: ... Bottom View 1 Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack is a built in power source for the notebook Slide the battery latch to release the battery pack 2 Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal ...

Page 21: ...ce Cover The system s processor with cooler assembly Wireless LAN module HDD and DDR memory module are located under the case cover The system memory can be upgraded to a larger capacity See Chapter 4 for instructions on the memory and HDD upgrade 4 DVB T Receiver Module Cover The optional DVB T Receiver module is installed under the cover Please see Chapter 4 if you are installing the DVB T modul...

Page 22: ...13 AC Adapter 1 DC out Connector The DC out connector docks to the power jack DC in on the computer 2 Adapter The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC voltage for the computer 3 AC Plug The AC plug plugs to the AC wall outlet ...

Page 23: ...n System Power Status Indicators LED Graphic Symbol Indication Blue light indicates the WLAN module is active Persistent green light indicates the Silent Mode is enabled Blinking green light indicates the notebook is in the suspend mode Blinking orange light indicates the battery is being charged Blinking green light indicates the battery power is low when the system is turned ON Persistent green ...

Page 24: ...tain function is enabled the symbol will show up on windows The following section describes its indication OSD Status Indicators Action Graphic Symbol Fn F3 Audio Mute Fn F5 Audio Volume Up Fn F6 Audio Volume Down Fn F7 Display Brightness Up Fn F8 Display Brightness Down Fn Num Lock Numeric Keypad is Caps Lock Capitalization is On Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is On ...

Page 25: ...play Brightness Fn F8 Decreases Display Brightness Fn Num Lk Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode The keys act like numeric keypads in a calculator Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry An alternative would be to connect an external numeric keypad Caps Lock When Caps lock is enabled all the characters you enter become capitalized Scroll Lock Press the Scroll ...

Page 26: ...Application Menu Key This key brings up the popup menu for the application similar to a click of the right mouse button Embedded Numeric Keypad Press Fn Num Lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad The numbers are printed in upper right corner of a key in a color different from the alphabets This key pad is complete with arithmetic operators Press Fn Num Lk to revert to normal character keys ...

Page 27: ...Button Right Button Equivalent Tapping Action Execution Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button Selection Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold to drag the cursor Tap twice quickly and on the second tap hold finger to the touch pad to drag the cursor Access Context Menu Click once Move One Page Up or Down Tips on Using the Touch Pad 1 The double click ...

Page 28: ...ess Fn F7 to increase the brightness Press Fn F8 to decrease the brightness Note To maximize your battery operating time set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting so that the internal backlight uses less power Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the display 1 Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable s...

Page 29: ...id Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position The LCD panel has a maximum opening of 135 degrees Do not push it down forcibly To close the display cover fold it down gently Warning To avoid damaging the display do not slam it when closing Do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed ...

Page 30: ... DVB T option you should plug the antenna into the connector You may have to move the antenna close to the window and away from the building for best reception If this is the first time you use the DVB T module to watch TV you need to scan the available channels first Follow the steps below to scan the channels 1 Launch NewSoft Presto PVR application Click to open the Settings dialog box and then ...

Page 31: ...asics 1 22 3 Click the Program tab on the Settings dialog box and click Scan to scan for available channels If a program channel is found it will be included in the program list When finished you can choose a program and edit its name ...

Page 32: ...atch TV If you system comes with the DVB T Module already installed you may use NewSoft Presto PVR to watch and record the TV programs Please see Chapter 4 if you are installing the DVB T module by yourself You also need to install the NewSoft Presto PVR application from the CD to watch and record TV programs ...

Page 33: ...sting the Audio Volume in Windows 1 Click the speaker symbol in the task tray in Windows 2 Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume 3 To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting click Mute Voice Recording A built in microphone allows you to record sound You will need to use audio processing software to enable the built in microphone For example you may...

Page 34: ...e Instant On supports most of the popular media formats however it does not support Animated GIF Instant On Action Keys Use the following keys to move through the Menu items Key Command Description M Menu Press to show the General Setup Menu Press again to exit the Menu F1 Instruction Menu Press to show the Instruction Menu and function keys Press again to exit the Menu Movement Moves through the ...

Page 35: ...For example the first time you are in the Video Mode the system will ask to scan the files stored under the specified file directory and then create a playlist for future use Launching the Instant On Player When the computer is powered off and the Instant On Multimedia Player Launch Button is pressed the system launches the Player application in a few seconds Note When the computer is already in W...

Page 36: ...ng to know the basics 1 27 Use the keys to select the Media Mode Use F1 to show the Instruction Menu for that Media Mode Shutting Down the Instant On Player Press the Instant On Player button to shut down the computer ...

Page 37: ...TP cable into the network connector until the connector snaps securely into the receptacle 2 Either connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 jack wall outlet or to an RJ 45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub in the network Cabling Restriction for Networks The following restrictions should be observed for 10 100 1000BASE TX networks The maximum cable run length is 100 meters m 328 feet ft For ...

Page 38: ...tware to learn to use the 3G GPRS Module How to Insert the SIM Card The SIM card is provided by your network carrier 1 Turn OFF the computer Unhook the AC cord and all cables devices attached to the notebook Remove the battery 2 Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity 3 Remove Screw D 4 Find the keyboard latches near the edges of the keyboard The lat...

Page 39: ...to know the basics 1 30 to gently lift it up slightly above the latch Repeat this step for the other keyboard latches 5 Carefully lift up the top edge and position the keyboard out of the way and the following is revealed ...

Page 40: ...Socket Push to unlock the card holder and open the card holder upright 7 Insert the SIM card into the card holder 8 Close the card holder and push to lock the card holder Note that if you install the card at a wrong orientation the card holder will not close properly ...

Page 41: ... know the basics 1 32 9 Put the keyboard back to its original position Make sure the edge of the keyboard now resides under the spring loaded latches 10 Re attached Screw D This completes the SIM card installation procedure ...

Page 42: ...eature 2 1 C H A P T E R T W O BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE In this chapter you will learn how to enter the BIOS Setup Menu and manipulate various hardware control settings You will also learn how to use the built in security features ...

Page 43: ...hange the settings The BIOS contains manufacture s default settings for the computer s standard operations However there are occasions when you may be required to modify the default settings in the BIOS The BIOS allows you to set up passwords to limit access to users This is an important feature because a great deal of vital information is carried within the computer nowadays Unauthorized access c...

Page 44: ...gs exit the BIOS It takes a few seconds to record changes in the CMOS BIOS Action Keys Function Key Command Description ESC Exit Leaves a sub menu to return to the previous menu OR exits the BIOS setup while saving changes Enter Go to Sub Screen Shows the Sub Menu F1 General Help Shows the Help Screen F9 Setup Defaults Load default values F10 Save and Exit Saves changes and reboots the computer Ta...

Page 45: ...lections Sub menu Description Date N A Type in the current date in MM DD YY format Time N A Type in the current date in HH MM SS format Advanced Setup IDE Configuration Item Selections Sub menu Description Primary IDE Master Hard Disk Primary Master is where BIOS tries to boot from first The primary master controls the hard drive Secondary IDE Master ATAPI CDROM The secondary master controls the A...

Page 46: ...rightness remains the same whether or not AC power is present Security Setup Boot Settings Configuration Item Selections Sub menu Description Change Supervisor Password N A Install or Change the Password Change User Password N A Install or Change the Password Using Password Protection Two Levels of Password Protection are available The BIOS provides both a Supervisor and a User password If you try...

Page 47: ...s Power Setup Item Selections Sub menu Description Power Button Mode On Off Suspend On Off When the power button is pressed the system is turned off Suspend When the power button is pressed the system enters the suspend mode High Performance Mode Enable Disable When Enabled maximum processor performance can be achieved The battery life is lowered Long Battery Life Mode Enable Disable When Enabled ...

Page 48: ...ill attempt to load boot sector from the Ethernet port 2nd Boot Device Set the type of device for the 2nd drive BIOS attempts to boot from 3rd Boot Device Removable Dev CD DVD Hard Drive Network Disabled Set the type of device for the 3rd drive BIOS attempts to boot from Note If you select Network the system will attempt to boot from the network Note When the BIOS performs POST you may also press ...

Page 49: ... Setup utility and reboot New system settings will take effect on next power up F10 key can be used for this operation Discard Changes and Exit N A Discards changes done so far to any of the setup questions and exit Discard Changes N A Discards changes done so far to any of the setup questions Load Optimal Defaults N A Load Optimal Default value for all the setup questions F9 key can be used for t...

Page 50: ... 3 battery power power management 3 1 C H A P T E R T H R E E BATTERY POWER POWER MANAGEMENT In this chapter you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use it to achieve longer battery life ...

Page 51: ...n have the system turn off its display after 2 minutes of inactivity to save power Efficient power management can help you work longer sessions before having to recharge the battery The Battery Pack Lithium Ion Battery Your notebook uses a six cell or four cell Lithium Ion battery pack that provides power when you don t have access to an AC outlet Note It is necessary that you charge the battery p...

Page 52: ...arning Very Low battery condition occurs at 3 power remaining The green battery status LED indicator blinks and the system beeps at 4 second interval When the notebook warns you of its low battery condition you will have about 3 5 minutes to save your current work Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 degree Celsius 32 degree F or above 60 degree C 140F This may adversely aff...

Page 53: ...power management 3 4 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack To Remove the Battery Pack 1 Place the notebook bottom side up on a flat and secured surface 2 Push the latch and pull the battery s hard case away from the notebook ...

Page 54: ...is in the notebook plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet The charging time is approximately 4 6 hours when the notebook is turned off and approximately 6 10 hours when the notebook is turned on When the battery is fully charged the battery charge indicator becomes green Note If system runs at heavy loading or in a high temperature environment the battery may not be fully c...

Page 55: ...pack Store the battery pack in room temperature Higher temperature tends to deplete the battery s power faster Make good use of the power management function Save To Disk Hibernate saves the most energy by storing current system contents in a hard disk space reserved for this function The life expectancy of the battery is approximately 300 recharges See the notices section in the beginning of the ...

Page 56: ...er Schemes is designed to provide the user with an easy to use interface The Power Schemes tab can be found in the Power Options Properties panel that is accessible via the control panel window Schemes are easy to understand based on notebook usage scenarios and control not only processor power usage but other system peripherals as well Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Power...

Page 57: ...e s time out values in the Plugged in column and in the Running on batteries column Lower time out values will save more battery power Note Also consult Windows user guide for more information on how to use Windows power management functions Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different ...

Page 58: ...ystem state and contents are saved to the hard disk drive after a period of inactivity defined by the user No power or very little power is drawn from the battery module under this mode However depending on how much RAM that have been installed on your computer the amount of time the system requires to restore all its previous contents can range from 5 to 20 seconds For Windows 2000 XP users hiber...

Page 59: ... chapter 3 battery power power management 3 10 Note Do not install or remove the memory module when the system is in the suspend mode Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different ...

Page 60: ...ick on the Advanced tab In the pull down menu select how you wish the power button to work as Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different Warning In the When I close the lid of my portable computer pull down menu DO NOT select Do nothing otherwise the system will still run at high speed while the processor s fan grill is fully blocked by the closed LCD panel The heat will da...

Page 61: ...w condition Go to the Alarms tab in the Power Options Properties box If you wish to hear audible beeps click on the Alarm Action button and put a check on Sound Alarm Note Consult Windows user guide for more information on how to use Windows power management functions Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different ...

Page 62: ...ing on the Battery icon at the lower right hand corner of the task bar If you do not see a battery or AC in icon go to Power Options Properties box and click on the Advanced tab Check off Always show icon on the task bar Select Max Battery if you want the system to enter suspend mode more often Or select Always On if your notebook PC is plugged into an AC power source Note Actual dialogue box show...

Page 63: ...DVB T Module Warning We strongly recommend that you return the notebook to the dealer or the shop for the hardware upgrade Before you perform the hardware upgrade please turn off the system unplug the AC adapter remove the battery pack and also disconnect the LAN and Modem cables first for your safety When the hardware upgrade is completed please be sure to fasten all the screws before turning on ...

Page 64: ...the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you Damages due to mishandling of this procedure are NOT covered by the manufacture s warranty Warning Apply care when handling the hard disk Do not drop or apply any shock Do not press on the cover Do not touch the connector with your fingertips Mishandling of the hard drive can result in permanent loss of data Mak...

Page 65: ...isk drive do the following 1 Turn OFF the computer Unhook the AC cord and all cables devices attached to the notebook Remove the battery 2 Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity 3 Locate and remove 7 Screw A s 4 Remove the System Device Cover ...

Page 66: ...our computer 4 4 5 Locate and remove 1 Screw B 6 Push the HDD module to the right and separate it from the connector Lift the module away from the bay 7 Locate and remove 4 Screw C s from the HDD module Remove the metal case ...

Page 67: ... module to the HDD connector And re attach Screw B 10 Put the System Device Cover back and re attach 7 Screw A s Congratulations You have now completed the hard drive upgrade When you boot up the PC you may need to create a primary HDD partition and reformat the new drive and re install O S drivers and all the necessary applications ...

Page 68: ...6MB 512MB or 1024MB in capacity The SO DIMM is of type DDR2 SDRAM has 200 pins and runs on 1 8V Warning Memory upgrade is a delicate process Please observe the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you Damages due to mishandling of this procedure are NOT covered by the manufacture s warranty Warning Changing memory while your computer is in suspend or power...

Page 69: ...ok Unplug the AC cord and all cables devices attached to the notebook Remove the battery 2 Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity Place the notebook on a flat surface and fully close the LCD lid 3 Locate and remove 7 Screw A s on the System Device Cover 4 Remove the System Device Cover The DIMM socket is now seen as shown below ...

Page 70: ... should pop up to an angle of 30 degree see diagram below Pull the DIMM module out of the memory socket Store away the DIMM for the future use 6 Install the new DIMM module into the memory socket The DIMM will only fit in one orientation Insert the DIMM at an angle of approximately 30 degrees into the empty memory socket Then press it firmly so that the contact edge is driven ...

Page 71: ...nto the receiving socket 7 Pivot the DIMM until the latches on both sides of the socket snap into place Note Notice the notch on the DIMM The notches should fit nicely with the socket 8 Put the System Device Cover back and tighten 7 Screw A s ...

Page 72: ... the keyboard The latch is spring loaded It will retract when pressed and revert back to its original position when released Use a small blade to press the latch inward The keyboard tray should pop up slightly over the latch If the keyboard tray does not pop up try to gently lift it up slightly above the latch Repeat this step for the other keyboard latches ...

Page 73: ... chapter 4 upgrading your computer 4 11 3 Carefully lift up the top edge and position the keyboard out of the way and the following is revealed Locate and remove 2 Screw E s on the Metal Cover ...

Page 74: ...socket at the same time The DIMM should pop up to an angle of 30 degree see diagram below Pull the DIMM module out of the memory socket Store away the DIMM for the future use 5 Install the new DIMM module into the memory socket The DIMM will only fit in one orientation Insert the DIMM at an angle of approximately 30 degrees into the empty memory ...

Page 75: ...Pivot the DIMM until the latches on both sides of the socket snap into place Note Notice the notch on the DIMM The notches should fit nicely with the socket 7 Put the Metal Cover back and tighten 2 Screw E s Put the keyboard back to its original position Make sure the edge of the keyboard now resides under the spring loaded latches ...

Page 76: ... the memory upgrade When you boot up the computer you should expect to see an increase in DRAM capacity Note Your computer has been tested with a wide range of DIMM on the market However not all memory modules are compatible Check with your system vendor for a list of compatible DIMM for your computer ...

Page 77: ...on the availability of the mini card Warning Installing a mini card is a delicate process Please observe the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you Damages due to mishandling of this procedure are NOT covered by the manufacture s warranty Warning Installing the mini card while your computer is in suspend or power saving mode may cause permanent damage to...

Page 78: ...rneath the System Device Cover 2 The mini card will only fit in one direction Align the small notch in the module with the socket on the connector and insert the card at an angle of approximately 30 degrees into the empty socket Then press it firmly so that the contact edge is driven into the receiving socket Pivot the mini card and fasten 2 Screw F s to hold the card down Note If you want to remo...

Page 79: ...e inserting the wireless card into the socket 4 Replace the System Device Cover and 7 Screw A s Congratulations You have now completed the wireless mini card installation During the next time the system boots to Windows the system will prompt for driver location Insert the Factory CD ROM and point to the directory where the Wireless LAN driver can be found In addition to installing the driver you ...

Page 80: ... Please observe the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you Damages due to mishandling of this procedure are NOT covered by the manufacture s warranty Warning Installing the DVB T Module while your computer is in suspend or power saving mode may cause permanent damage to the hardware Make sure you turn off the power and unplug the AC cord before proceedin...

Page 81: ...surface and fully close the LCD lid 3 Remove Screw G and remove the DVB T Device Cover 4 The DVB T Module will only fit in one direction Align the small notch in the module with the socket on the connector and insert the card at an angle of approximately 30 degrees into the empty socket Then press it firmly so that the contact edge is driven into the receiving socket Pivot the mini card and fasten...

Page 82: ...rly small This may take some maneuvering You may want to connect the antenna cable before inserting the card into the socket 6 Replace the DVB T Device Cover and re attach Screw G 7 Connect the Antenna to DVB T Antenna Connector on the left side of the computer Note You also need to install the NewSoft Presto PVR application from the CD to watch and record TV programs ...

Page 83: ... chapter 5 trouble shooting 5 1 C H A P T E R F I V E TROUBLE SHOOTING In this chapter you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems ...

Page 84: ... following scenarios and possible solutions If the error continues contact your reseller for service information Before taking further actions consider the following suggestions Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices are removed Check to see that the green light indicator on the AC adapter is lit Check to see the power cord is properly plugged to the wall outlet and to ...

Page 85: ...r do not function correctly when connected to the system it is usually the device s own problem Consult the device s manufacturer first Some software programs which have not gone through rigorous coding and testing may cause problems during your routine use Consult the software vendor for problem solving Legacy peripheral are not plug and play capable You need to restart the system with these devi...

Page 86: ...o Devices icon In the Audio page make sure that Realtek HD Audio is the default playback device Sound cannot be recorded You will need to plug in an external microphone to the microphone connector to record sound Double click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the microphone has been muted 1 Click Options and select Properties 2 Select Recording and click the OK bu...

Page 87: ...ible If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may have damaged the disk drive The hard drive is making abnormal whining noises You should back up your files as soon as possible Make sure the source of noise is indeed from the hard drive and not the fan or other devices The hard disk drive has reached its capacity Run Disk Cleanup utility in Windows Start All ...

Page 88: ...drive for a period the files may be fragmented Go to Start Programs Accessories System Tools Disk Defragmenter to perform a disk defragmentation This operation may take a while Interrupt requests or problems with other hardware devices may have occupied the CPU and therefore slows down the system performance The files are corrupted Run the Error checking utility in Windows to check the HDD Double ...

Page 89: ...firmly seated onto the spindle The disk is damaged or not readable The disk cannot be ejected Normally it takes a few seconds to eject the disk If the disk cannot be ejected it may be mechanically jammed Straighten out a paper clip and insert it to a tiny hole next to the eject button This should reject the disk tray If not return the unit for repair Do not forcefully pull on the disk tray The Com...

Page 90: ... energy in these modes The screen is difficult to read The display resolution should at least be set to at least1024x768 for optimal viewing 1 Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Display icon 2 Under the Settings page set screen resolution to at least 1024x768 and choose at least 256 colors The screen flickers It is normal if the display flickers a few times during shutting dow...

Page 91: ...d accepts no input If you are connecting an external keyboard to the system the built in keyboard may not work Try restarting the system The characters on the screen repeat while I type You may be holding the keys down too long while you re typing Keep the keyboard clean Dust and dirt under the keys could cause them to stick Configure the keyboard to wait longer before the auto repeat feature star...

Page 92: ...message CMOS Checksum Failure appears during the booting procedure even after rebooting it may indicate failure of the CMOS battery If so you need to replace the battery This battery normally lasts two to five years The battery is of type CR2032 3V You may replace it by yourself The battery is located under the System Device Cover on the bottom of the notebook See Chapter 4 for more details ...

Page 93: ...The memory module may not be installed properly Go back to Chapter 4 to review the details of this operation The memory module may be defective The O S issues an insufficient memory error message during operation This is often a software or Windows related problem A program is draining the memory resources Close the application programs you re not using and restart the system You need to install a...

Page 94: ...t may be a device or resource conflict Replace or update the device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult Windows manual on how to solve the resource conflict problem Make sure the physical connections on both ends of the cable are good The hub or concentrator may not be working properly Check to see if other workstations connected to the same hub or concentrator is working The Ethernet a...

Page 95: ...ally slows down its CPU clock to protect itself from thermal damage The program appears stopped or runs very slowly Press CTRL ALT DEL to see if an application is still responding Restart the computer This may be normal for Windows when it is processing other CPU intensive programs in the background or when the system is accessing slow speed devices such the floppy disk drive You may be running to...

Page 96: ...anager You should see an entry which reads OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controllers If it does not exist Windows has not detected the host controller or the device driver has not been installed properly If there is a yellow mark or red cross on the 1394 host controller it may be a device or resource conflict Replace or update the device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult Windows manua...

Page 97: ... appendix A product specification A 1 A P P E N D I X A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ...

Page 98: ...che Intel Calistoga 945GM or 940GML for Celeron M ICH7 M chipset with audio modem and USB2 0 controllers integrated 533MHz for Celeron M 667MHz Front Side Bus 533MHz for Celeron M 667MHz DDR2 interface System Memory DDR2 SDRAM 533 667 256 512 1024MB Two 200 pin DIMM sockets Max 2 GB Display 12 1 inch Wide Viewing Angle WXGA TFT LCD Intel Integrated GMA950 Graphic Engine Hardware Motion Compensatio...

Page 99: ... Marvell Ethernet function for 10 100 1000Base TX network standards Windows XP Plug and Play compatible Automatic Jam and auto negotiation for flow control Auto Negotiation and Parallel detection for automatic speed selection IEEE 802 3u High performance 32 bit PCI bus master architecture with integrated DMA controller for low CPU and bus utilization Remote Wake up Scheme supported Hot Insertion s...

Page 100: ... height fixed module Optional Purchase Keyboard Touch pad 84 key QWERTY keyboard with numeric keypad and Windows keys 19 05mm Pitch Built in Touch Pad ExpressCard NewCard Multiple Card Reader 02 Micro 0Z128 Card Reader Single Slot 34mm type I supported Multimedia Card MMC Secure Digital Card SD Memory Stick MS and MS Pro Card Keyboard Touch pad Chipset Express Card New Card 4 in 1 Card Reader Form...

Page 101: ... type I Battery Pack AC Adapter Li ion 6 Cell pack 10 8V 11 1V x 4000 mAH or Li ion 6 Cell pack 10 8V 11 1V x 4400 mAH or Li ion 6 Cell pack 10 8V 11 1V x 4800 mAH or Li ion 4 Cell pack 14 8V 14 4V x 2000 mAH Low battery state with low battery warning beep Smart Battery Compliant low battery warning beep Long Battery Life Mode and Silent Mode Autosensing AC in 100 240V DC out 20V 65W Primary Batte...

Page 102: ...IO5 Mode support Multi boot capability Operating System Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional SP2 Physical Specification 296 W x 210 D x 33 38 3 H mm 1 9KG 4 2lbs with 12 1 LCD DVD ROM Drive and 6 cell battery pack Operating Temperature 5 to 35o C 41 to 95o F Operating Humidity 20 to 80 percent RH 5 to 35o C Storage Temperature 15 to 50o C 5 to 122o F PnP Function Self Tes...

Page 103: ... appendix B agency regulatory notices B 1 A P P E N D I X B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES ...

Page 104: ... the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the Manufacture may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Connection...

Page 105: ...dio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil numerique nemet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le Ministere des Communications du Canada REN Ringe...

Page 106: ...he equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authori...

Page 107: ...her Countries The cord set fittings must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in a specific country Acceptable agencies are BSI UK OVE Australia CEBEC Belgium SEMKO Sweden FIMKO Finland DEMKO Denmark NEMKO Norway SETI Finland EANSW Australia SEV Switzerland IMQ Italy UTE France CCC China PSB Singapore PSE Japan BSMI Taiwan B Polish VDE Germany SASO Saudi Arabia The ...

Page 108: ...ire or water To avoid risk of fire burns or damage to your battery pack do not allow a metal object to touch the battery contacts Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care If you come in contact with the electrolyte wash the exposed area with soap and water If it contacts the eye flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Do not charge the battery pack if the am...

Page 109: ... authorized service center Ensure proper use by reading and following the instructions carefully Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes The use of optical instruments such as magni...

Page 110: ...r empfohlenem ahnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Der Arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 betragt 70dB A oder weniger Zum Netzanschlua dieses Gerates ist eine geprufte Leitung zu verwenden Fur einen Nennstrom bis 6A und einem Gerategewicht groBer 3kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter als 1 H05VV F 3G 0 75mm 2 2 2X0 75 mm2 conductors einzusetz...